China’s latest entrant in the Australian ute market is getting more variants, aimed at tradies and salary packaging buyers.
After announcing an expansion of the JAC T9 dual-cab 4×4 ute range last month, the Chinese auto brand has now confirmed pricing for the new entry-level Oasis dual-cab/chassis variant plus the posher Osprey and Osprey X dual-cab pickup grades, which are arriving in showrooms now.
JAC Motors Australia has yet to confirm pricing for the Tradepro dual-cab/chassis, which is set to offer an even lower price point than the new Oasis dual-cab/chassis that rings up at $41,162 before on-road costs. This price excludes the factory alloy tray.
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While the Oasis dual-cab/chassis offers 1165kg of payload capacity, the Osprey and Osprey X – priced at $46,629 and $47,079 before on-roads, respectively – slide under the 1000kg mark to make them eligible for novated leasing and salary packaging.
The new up-spec utes have a payload just shy of 1000kg, at 980kg.
In addition to Haven’s standard equipment, the Osprey adds a power sunroof, a relative rarity in this segment. In short, therefore, you’re paying an extra $999 for a sunroof and a 65kg reduction in payload.
Like the Haven, there are also heated and power-adjustable front seats and rear privacy glass, and a surround-view camera.
The Osprey X, which costs an extra $450 over the Osprey, adds black exterior trim, including the badges, wheels and grille.
All T9s come standard with a full suite of active safety and driver assist technology, including:
- Autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse)
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver monitoring system
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
Haven, Osprey and Osprey X grades also feature front parking sensors.
Other inclusions across the T9 range include:
- LED headlights with automatic high-beam
- 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless phone charger
- Leather-accented upholstery
- 6-way power driver’s seat
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Rain-sensing wipers
All T9s are powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 125kW of power and 410Nm of torque, mated with a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission.
They also feature a four-wheel drive system with a BorgWarner dual-range transfer case and a locking rear differential.
JAC Motors Australia backs its T9 utes with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with a complimentary loan ute program, plus 24/7 roadside assistance and capped-price servicing.
The brand launched here early in 2025, and to the end of October it has delivered 1362 T9s. The new ute still has some way to go to catch up with other budget utes like the KGM Musso (1773), LDV T60 (3699) and GWM Cannon (5975).
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 JAC T9 Tradepro dual-cab/chassis | $TBC |
| 2026 JAC T9 Oasis dual-cab/chassis | $41,162 |
| 2026 JAC T9 Haven dual-cab pickup | $45,630 |
| 2026 JAC T9 Osprey dual-cab pickup | $46,629 |
| 2026 JAC T9 Osprey X dual-cab pickup | $47,029 |